Sore & Swollen Ankles
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What Did I Do to My Ankle?
Asked by B.P. from New York
on December 9, 2011
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Hi Moms,
Three days ago my foot slipped out of my shoe and I stepped on the side of it turning my foot. It felt a little wierd and now still after 3 days it...
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- I've done this more than once and been to the doctor. It's a strain or a sprain and there is nothing that can be done except to stay off of it as much as possible. ...
- You should have it checked by a doctor. May not be serious, but if there are any breaks, fractures, torn ligaments, etc, they might not heal properly unless your ankl...
- That happened to me when I was wearing heels. I heard my foot pop but kept walking with a limp thinking I "only sprained" it. I limped around for 3 weeks before I we...
Pregnant and Only One Ankle Swollen...
Asked by N.J. from Los Angeles
on April 2, 2012
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i have an OB appt first thing in the am, so I definitely will be bringing this up. But has anyone else have/had only one foot swollen during pregnancy. I'm just over ...
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- At 35 weeks, I'm sure your doctor has given you a number to call for emergencies or preterm labor or whatever, right? I'd call and ASK. The worst thing (if it is not...
- I wasn't pregnant when only my right leg was swollen. The doctor didn't know what caused it, prescribed a diuretic and told me it wasn't serious. The swelling went d...
- I'd call...and if you really feel uneasy about it go in...
Sore Ankle
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on July 28, 2008
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I hope someone can give me an answer, Last Saturday, I missed the last step going into our basement, and landed on the side of my right ankle with all my weight, I cri...
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- How old are your kids? Can they help you? Maybe you need to make a schedule of things your kids are going to have to do until you are in better shape. Also, ...
- Im sorry to hear your in pain. The same thing happened to me a few years ago. Same exact thing. Im not sure if they told you this at the hospital but they cant pick up...
- I did the EXACT same thing 2 weeks ago! My family and I went to Starved Rock and I had a really bad fall. My diagnosis was the same as yours. I had to COMPLETELY stay...
Sprained Ankle
Asked by P.K. from Houston
on September 4, 2008
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It has been about 7 weeks since I sprained my ankle. I had a bad run in with a trampoline and caused myself to have a severe inversion sprain. My question is does it...
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- I'm so sorry you're going through this. It is definitely tough. I agree with the other responses that if you didn't, you need to see an orthopedic surgeon. Also, so...
- Get it re-checked, preferably by an orthopedic surgeon. You could have a something that hasn't healed correctly or have further damage.
- Hi. I'm an Athletic Trainer so hopefully I can help. 1st of all, did you go to the doctor? Did you see an orthopedic? Did they take an xray? If the answer to thes...
Twisted Ankle
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on April 11, 2008
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Okay, another stupid question...I twisted/sprained my ankle last night playing with my son. Shortly after it happened, I had a tennis ball-sized lump/swelling sticking...
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- Well from experience I can really recommend you going to the doctor. The last time I thought I had sprained my ankel, it was broken, was in a cast for 2 months. Ther...
- unless you have a lot of experience with twisted ankles, go to the dr. I've played soccer for 27 years, so I don't go to the dr anymore for a twisted ankle unless I ca...
- Go to the Dr. 5 weeks ago my foot was bugging me and then started swelling. I did not recall doing anything to injure it. The same foot has been injured in the pa...
Sore Ankle After Activity
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on December 20, 2008
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My daughter is a big soccer player. This past season, she has complained intermittently about her ankle being sore after a game. I figured resting it when fall seaso...
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- K., My daughter is huge into soccer, has played every season since she was 6 or 7 yrs.old. She also runs cross country for 5or6 seasons. We just went thourgh and a...
- Could be her shoes, could be her gait (how her foot/leg moves when she walks/runs), but you'll never know unless you take her to the doctor. Just have him/her take a ...
- Perhaps a torn ligament or damage to some tendons. I would bring her to a sports doctor prior to her starting up her new season of activities. Hope this helps, good...
What Type of Specialist Should I Find for Daughter's Swollen Ankle (Ongoing)?
Asked by L.W. from Kansas City
on December 7, 2011
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My daughter is 13. About a year ago, she came to me with a swollen ankle and some ankle pain (mild). We went to the doctor, who sent us for x-rays and told her to ta...
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- You need an orthopedic specialist. Find out if there is a pediatric orthopedist in your area. It can take a while to get in. There is something going on and you nee...
- If it's just a really bad sprain, it can take up to 6 weeks to heal, longer if she's not taking care of it properly. You can go to an orthopedic doc, but really, if th...
- It doesn't sound like the pediatrician expressed his thought processes when he first looked at it. I know sometimes ours will tell us 'It could be this or this so we ...
One Swollen Ankle
Asked by L.A. from Reno
on February 2, 2010
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Ok after I had my c-section I had major swelling in my hands, legs, ankles,and feet ( I looked like the stay puff marshmellow man) All the swelling is gone and my bloo...
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- Drink plenty of water and move around enough to help with circulation. Walking is great to help with swollen ankles as long as it's at an active pace (not stop and go...
- Hi L., First, I would suggest trying what Viktoria (below) recommended: esp the warm / cool / warm; and lots of ankle-pumps. If it doesn't do the trick, you *could...
- alternate heat and ice. 30 minutes ice, 30 minutes heat. leave both off for about an hour and then do the process like that several times. if that doesnt work, i would...
Daughter Hurt Her Ankle
Asked by C.M. from Washington DC
on August 21, 2011
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So, we were at my mil's house today and my husbands cousin (adult) was playing tag with my kids in the front yard. I was sitting out there with my sister in law watchi...
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- my dd sprains her ankle ALL the time. the ped said to bring her in if not better or getting worse after 2 days. call your on call ped tomorrow and get some advice. gl
- There is no way of telling if it is broke or cracked without an x-ray. With that being said, I would wait and see how it does tomorrow. If it is still swollen and pa...
- My oldest fractured her growth plate in her ankle when she was in 3rd grade when she fell down stairs at shool & she is still dealing w/reprocusssions of it now going...
Physical Therapy for Sprained Ankle?
Asked by A.D. from Portland
on May 9, 2011
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About five months ago I sprained my ankle. The bruising and swelling is long gone, but at my regular check-up my doctor told me I have a lump of scar tissue forming at...
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- You can also "write" the alphabet with the ankle and do resistance exercises. When I sprained mine a few years ago doing gymnastics, our trainer had me do several exer...
- Did you use Arnica Salve on it? That always helps with pain. For a more permanent cure. I would go to a Rolfer and let them do my entire body over the course of a...
- You can go to massage as well as acupuncture for the scar tissue. But massage will help to break up that scar tissue. See if your insurance would pay for that instea...
